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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Caney City

Texas · 236 residents · 1.152 sq mi
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Caney City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,079. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 136 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $23,700. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 77% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

236
+136%since 1990
from 100 in 1990
1990 – 2025
205 / sq mi
+136%since 1990
from 87 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.7
−25%since 1990
from 61.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
861271682092501990201020202024Caney City
2024192
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$9,079
−42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,944 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$7,980
−33%since 1990
from $11,933 in 1990
US average: $21,522
36.8%
+11.8 ptssince 1990
from 25.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$23,700
−73%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $67,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2021
$275
−42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $358 in 1990
US average: $602
85.9%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 81.7% in 1990
14.1% rent
2.6
−54%since 1990
from 5.7 in 1990
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64%(64)
Black36%(36)
Hispanic / Latino8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score66.5%(67)
2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(170)
Black25.8%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score49.9%(118)
50
−25%since 1990
from 67 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 1990
from 12.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.1%
+8.7 ptssince 1990
from 55.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

47.8 min
+76%since 1990
from 27.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caney City, Texas?

Caney City, Texas has about 236 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Caney City, Texas?

The typical household in Caney City, Texas earns about $9,079 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caney City, Texas expensive?

In Caney City, Texas, the median home is worth about $23,700, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Caney City, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Caney City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caney City, Texas?

About 36.8% of people in Caney City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caney City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Caney City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 136 residents, a change of about 136 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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